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Westbound I-580 reopens at Altamont Pass after big-rig fire leads to shutdown
Westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass reopened Friday, hours after an big-rig fire led to a closure of the freeway for nearly the entire morning commute.
Former Giants managing general partner, longtime Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83
Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the club won its first World Series title in San Francisco in 2010, has died.
California sues to stop Trump administration from pulling $4 billion from high-speed rail
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the move is "yet another political stunt to punish California."
Fairfield's sold-out Taste of Downtown requires quick city cleanup amid trash worker strike
The Taste of Downtown hosted a sold-out crowd Thursday night for the annual tradition that brings Fairfield foodies together to try samples at different restaurants in the downtown corridor.
At least 11 arrested after Border Patrol operation in Sacramento County
At least 11 people were arrested during a Border Patrol operation in south Sacramento Thursday morning, officials said.
Apparent murder-suicide in Stockton linked to Garden Grove homicide, police say
Two people are dead and one is hospitalized as a deadly shooting in Central California is tied to a deadly shooting in Southern California Thursday morning, officials said.
Sacramento has 3rd-worst DUI rate in the nation, new survey shows
A new survey shows the capital city has the third-highest number of people driving under the influence in the U.S. Only Omaha, Nebraska, and San Jose are worse.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
California State Fair exhibit gives out cannabis seeds for a penny
A new exhibit at the California State Fair is trying to encourage more people to cultivate their own cannabis at home.
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Who investigates fireworks explosions like the one in Esparto, California?
After what happened in Esparto and the large response that followed, CBS News California looked back at another large fireworks-related explosion in California to get an idea of how the investigation in Yolo County may develop.
California moves to set nation's first smoke damage insurance standard
The California Department of Insurance has commissioned a task force to develop a first-in-the-nation smoke damage standard that could be the blueprint for a national standard.
California launches investigation into State Farm's handling of claims following LA fires
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California Investigates, the California Insurance Commissioner announced a formal Market Conduct Examination of State Farm.
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California sues to stop Trump administration from pulling $4 billion from high-speed rail
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the move is "yet another political stunt to punish California."
California bills to unmask federal officers, mandate visible ID advance in Assembly
One of those bills would make California the first state in the country to ban law enforcement officers at all levels from covering their faces during operations, including immigration raids.
Haze from several Northern California wildfires drifts into Sacramento Valley
A haze visible in parts of the Sacramento Valley on Thursday is from multiple fires in Northern California.
California rejects Trump administration deal on trans athletes, risks $8 billion in federal funding
In another clash between California and the Trump administration over trans-athletes in sports, the state Department of Education rejected a deal from the White House that could cost the state billions in federal funding.
Daily fantasy sports betting is illegal in California, Attorney General Rob Bonta says
California law prohibiting gambling on sporting events, except for betting on horse races, also extends to the increasingly popular daily fantasy sports games, Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a legal opinion on Thursday.
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Sacramento lands among top DUI cities in the U.S. in new survey
A new survey shows the capital city has the third-highest number of people driving under the influence in the U.S. Only Omaha, Nebraska, and San Jose are worse.
Fairfield hosts Taste of Downtown event as sanitation strikes continue
The Taste of Downtown Fairfield sells out every year, drawing a large crowd as restaurants put their best dish forward. But dishing up discourse lately has been trash, piling up amid those ongoing sanitation worker strikes that are forcing the City of Fairfield to find a quick fix.
CBS News legal analyst talks Border Patrol operation in Sacramento
Madisen Keavy spoke with CBS News legal analyst Jessica Levinson following a Border Patrol operation in Sacramento that landed at least 11 arrests.
Project to expand Highway 65 in Rocklin pushes forward
If you've driven along Highway 65 in Rocklin, you know the struggle of bumper-to-bumper traffic, long delays, and daily frustration for commuters.
Latest on Sacramento border patrol raids, U.S. officials touring Alcatraz, and voter IDs
CBS13 political analyst Gary Dietrich joins the studio.
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Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
House passes Trump's rescissions request after Epstein fallout delays vote
Congress had until the end of day on Friday to pass the rescissions request, or the funding would have had to be spent as originally intended.
Trump wouldn't recommend appointing special prosecutor in Epstein case, Leavitt says
President Trump called the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax" and "bulls***."
Bondi tours Alcatraz as part of Trump's plan to reopen former prison
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of President Trump's directive to revert the popular tourist attraction to a federal penitentiary.
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
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Former Giants managing general partner, longtime Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83
Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the club won its first World Series title in San Francisco in 2010, has died.
National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Lottery for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Bay Area announced
FIFA announced Tuesday details of a ticket lottery for the upcoming 2026 World Cup being held in North America, which includes matches being held in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Valkyries fall to Mercury on last second free throw
Alyssa Thomas made a free throw with a second remaining to give the Phoenix Mercury a 78-77 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Monday night.
Athletics take Florida State lefty pitcher Jamie Arnold in 2025 MLB Draft
With the 11th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Athletics selected Florida State's left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold.
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski wins the American Century celebrity golf event
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe, closing with an eagle to beat former pitcher John Smoltz by nine points in a wire-to-wire victory in the celebrity event.
Freddie Freeman's bloop single in 11th starts winning rally as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2
Freddie Freeman blooped a single into shallow right-center with two outs in the 11th inning to score James Outman for the go-ahead run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for a winning series after snapping a season-worst, seven-game losing streak a day earlier.
A's beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 to win final series before All-Star break
Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Kurtz and Austin Wynns each hit a two-run homer, helping the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3.
Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz for first Wimbledon men's singles title
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Space News
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Webb telescope captures images of new stars forming in Cat's Paw Nebula
The Cat's Paw Nebula is about 4,000 light-years from Earth, near the constellation Scorpius.
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How to experiment with asking banks to lower your credit card interest rate
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
What happens to your photos and videos when you die? How to keep memories after you're gone
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
When new flooring is marketed as waterproof, is it really "waterproof"? A Sacramento family's saga.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump wouldn't recommend appointing special prosecutor in Epstein case, Leavitt says
President Trump called the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax" and "bulls***."
Bondi tours Alcatraz as part of Trump's plan to reopen former prison
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of President Trump's directive to revert the popular tourist attraction to a federal penitentiary.
TSA may change rules about liquids on planes, Homeland Secretary Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.
Trump diagnosed with minor vein condition after noticing swelling in legs
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to end in May 2026
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
"Pretty Little Baby" singer Connie Francis dies at age 87
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Nolan's "The Odyssey" selling out July 2026 first showings at 2 Bay Area theaters
The Bay Area has two theaters where tickets for "The Odyssey" in IMAX 70mm are on sale: AMC Metreon 16 and Regal Hacienda Crossings. The showtimes are at 2 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and 7 p.m. July 17-19, 2026, for both theaters.
2025 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Trump says he is considering revoking Rosie O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
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Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
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Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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Former Giants managing general partner, longtime Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83
Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the club won its first World Series title in San Francisco in 2010, has died.
Sacramento's historic Jim Denny's diner finds new home shortly after announcing closure
Sacramento's Jim Denny's will continue serving up food, but at a new location, owner N'Gina Guyton said on social media on Saturday.
Fire on River Plaza Drive in Sacramento knocks out power to nearby businesses
There was a 1-acre grass fire near River Plaza Drive, the fire department said.
Mass deportations could cost California's economy $275 billion, report says
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute has released some striking data about the potential impact of mass deportations on the state economy.
A's a boon to some local business, others left waiting for major league momentum
Now, two months into the season, some call it a success. Some call it a strikeout, still waiting on the business boom they were hoping for.
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An owner's pack of dogs is harming animals in south Natomas for second time this year
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
West Sacramento man sending ashes of wife, dog to space
Filled with otherworldly wonder, one local man is fulfilling his late wife's final wish: to travel into the great beyond.
Loose dogs caught on camera killing pet cat in Yuba City, animal services increases patrols
The 21-year-old cat, Alfie, had to be euthanized after suffering internal injuries and a detached hip.
Search underway for possible Amador County dog killer after family pet found dead in driveway
An Amador County family hopes the community will have their answer as to who could have killed their beloved family pet in their front yard.
Sacramento SPCA provides shelter for animals displaced by LA fires
The SPCA took them in to free up space and resources for the influx of animals displaced by the fires in Southern California.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Sacramento Chick-fil-A customer celebrates 90th birthday at restaurant he's become a staple at
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
California high school senior uses own money to buy holiday gift for every student at school
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
Dozens of people with disabilities set sail for first time at Sacramento Deep Water Channel
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.